This isn’t a race thing, more of a cultural thing.

I met a girl on Hinge, she is from China but studies in my city in the UK. We both had a good time, it was a simple coffee and walk date, I walked her home after and we agree’d we would see each other again next week.

What I don’t know is, how will the differences between our cultures affect dating? I don’t want to cross any boundaries I shouldn’t and most of all I don’t want to offend her. I plan on talking to her about these things if we go on to have more than 3 or 4 dates, but in the mean time, is there anything I should know?

I really enjoyed the company of this girl, and I can see myself having something special with her but I’m also being cautiously optimistic, it has only been 1 date after all.

  • jet@hackertalks.com
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    9 months ago

    She is Chinese living in the UK. So she is more mindful and open to your culture.

    The big things: don’t bring up, or talk about, unless she starts the discussion - Taiwan, Chinese Politics, Uygers, etc.

    Nice to haves she might appreciate:

    • Taking shoes off before entering a house
    • Having chopsticks at home, and knowing how to use them
    • Having a hot water boiler always ready to go
    • Having different teas stocked
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      9 months ago

      Taiwan, Chinese Politics, Uygers, etc.

      On the contrary, bring these things up immediately and if she answers like a CCP shill, stop dating her.

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        9 months ago

        Not many people like being put on the spot with political hot button issues that could get them or their family in trouble at home.

        If the goal is to get continued dates, you don’t want to make someone feel like they are walking through a mine field